Freight Handler

Freight Handler

Department:
Operations
Job Status:
Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday-Friday (11am-8pm)
Pay: $21.50/hr

Reports to:

Service Center Manager

Are you seeking a warehouse position that provides a set schedule, benefits, and competitive pay? Look no further! Cross Country is hiring Freight Handlers in your area. This is a safety-sensitive position that is responsible for loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and handcart. Our Freight Handlers are properly trained and certified to operate safety-sensitive equipment efficiently.

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand cart.
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and document freight through our network.
• Accurately identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight.
• Verify the condition of freight to assure quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds.
• At least six (6) months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to perform frequent squatting and crouching to handle freight.
• Must be able to safely maneuver freight or pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds onto a dolly or cart with a force of up to 130 pounds with mechanical aid in various environments and conditions.
• Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to help load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 45,000 pounds with mechanical aid.
• Must be able to open and close cargo doors and to climb into and out of vehicles.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid community volunteer time.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Uniform incentive.
• Paid holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee).
• Paid personal time off (regular part-time employees are also eligible).